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Avalanche/landslide

Decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip questioned

Associated Press

Decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip questioned

Nine skiers were killed by the Feb. 17 avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada

Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly avalanche

Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly avalanche

The California slide was the deadliest in the U.S. since 1981

February 25, 2026

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

Colorado Avalanche Information Center issues warning ahead of Presidents Day weekend

New snowfall is expected to increase danger

February 13, 2026

Things to know about the risk of landslides in the U.S.

Things to know about the risk of landslides in the U.S.

The deadliest landslide in U.S. history occurred 10 years ago on Friday

Video shows snowboarder caught in avalanche on Quandary Peak in Summit County

Video shows snowboarder caught in avalanche on Quandary Peak in Summit County

Boarder was able to deploy air bag to stay on surface of the slide